Workday Payroll Architect

Overview

This role is for a Workday Payroll Architect to join a Digital Transformation team focused on Workday implementations and innovations. It is a senior consulting position requiring deep payroll expertise, strong consulting judgment, and leadership in solution architecture and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the Workday Payroll workstream across implementations and phase X engagements
• Design scalable payroll solutions aligned with client needs, Workday best practices, and security standards
• Serve as the payroll subject matter expert for complex functional and client-facing challenges
• Manage workstream forecasts, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications
• Collaborate with other domain leads to ensure smooth cross-functional delivery
• Support client presentations, solution design discussions, demonstrations, and scoping estimates
• Contribute to thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and enablement materials within the practice

Requirements

• Active Workday certifications in at least two of the following: US Payroll, Canadian Payroll, UK Payroll
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a certified Workday consultant
• At least 3 years leading Workday Payroll implementations as a lead consultant, architect, or subject matter expert
• Strong expertise in Workday architecture, security, and payroll best practices
• Proven ability to manage complex client-facing delivery situations successfully
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Workday certifications such as Absence, Time Tracking, or Australia Payroll
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Familiarity with payroll vendors such as ADP, UKG, or Dayforce
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and enabling support consultants
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another language

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $111,600 to $223,200, determined by experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and applicable minimum wage requirements
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives
• Competitive total rewards package including health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs

Location

• United States or Canada

Work Authorization

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization or sponsorship

Interview Process

• Recruiter screening conversation
• Technical interview with the relevant Workday team
• Final conversation focused on culture, work style, and mutual fit

Application Deadline

• Applications accepted until September 30, 2026